The Alzheimer's Association is seeking a dynamic, motivated and organized individual to provide coordination and delivery of education programs as well as scheduling/implementing outreach and awareness activities pertaining to Alzheimer's disease in the assigned territory. Focus is on recruiting, training supervising and motivating volunteers to assist with Chapter education and outreach efforts.

The ideal candidate should know the Springfield and veteran community well, be very comfortable with public speaking and have experience managing volunteers. Knowledge of aging and/or Alzheimer's disease a plus. This is a full-time position requiring occasional evening and weekends. Veteran or military-experienced candidates encouraged to apply.

Essential Job Functions

Plan, coordinate and implement education programs in compliance with Association and Chapter standards.

Build, maintain, and strengthen community partnerships and promote awareness of the Association and its mission by attending networking meetings and events.

Work closely with the Communications staff to implement effective marketing tools for local education programs.

Recruit, train and supervise volunteers that are considered para-professionals, i.e., volunteers that deliver community education programs without staff supervision; work with volunteers regularly in committees and in one-on-one situations throughout the year.

Represent the Association within the community by participating in civic organizations, committees, work groups, etc.

Assist with coordination and promotion of yearly conferences and/or seminars as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree, human services, gerontology, or related field.

1-3 years of relevant work experience working in a human/social services setting.

Proficient understanding of Alzheimer's disease and the aging process.

Ability to envision new or improved methods, procedures, products, or ideas in delivering education and outreach to the community at large.

Ability to refine established ideas as well as independent thinking and resourcefulness in the areas of education and outreach.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; ability to work evenings and weekends as needed. Must be able to work weekends during Walk to End Alzheimer's season (September and October). The ideal candidate will be a highly organized, motivated self-starter with who can work independently, has a strong attention to detail and has the capacity to manage multiple parallel projects or assignments.